The Life You Can Save brought together supporters and nonprofit partners in Boston for an evening focused on effective giving and meaningful impact.
An Evening of Connection
Teresa Coffey-Gordon, US Managing Director of Transformational Philanthropy, and Board Member Neela Saldanha welcomed guests.
The gathering brought together donors at different stages of their giving journey – from those making their first contribution to longtime supporters – alongside leaders from our recommended nonprofit partners.
Panel Discussion
Neela Saldanha moderated a compelling panel featuring leaders from three of our recommended nonprofit partners in Boston:
- Alia Karim, Sr. Fundraising Manager at Teaching at the Right Level Africa
- Lindsey Pollaczek, Chief Partnerships Officer at Fistula Foundation
- Aida Alonzo, previously Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Development Media International
What Boston Supporters Are Saying
The feedback captured the evening’s impact:
“I gave my first donation a month ago and was thrilled to receive the invitation and be a part of this community.”
“I had never heard of Fistula and am stunned with what I learned tonight. Thank you for shining a light on this.”
“The speakers were amazing!”
“I am so glad I came. I had an idea about what TLYCS does but now I truly understand and want to be involved.”
Looking Forward
The Boston event resulted in new donation commitments and follow-up meetings with interested supporters. We’re planning additional gatherings to continue building connections within the effective giving community.
Events like these demonstrate that effective giving is built on relationships and shared commitment. Each conversation, connection, and new supporter strengthens our collective ability to create meaningful change.
If you would like to read up on our New York event, you can do so here. If you’re interested in hosting your own event or attending future events, don’t hesitate to reach out to our U.S. Managing Director of Transformational Philanthropy, Teresa at teresa.coffeygordon@thelifeyoucansave.org.
